Today we were interrupted (briefly) by showers… but a little rain is not going to keep us from doing! Ultimately today found all completing individual projects ranging from performing complete preventive maintenances to replacing (and diagnosing) heat strips, blower wheels, and a little bit of air flow action. After drying off, all went back to doing what they love doing… yep… HVAC!
PM maintenance allows each to take advantage of their tools, individual insight, and customer service scenarios, all at the same time. Talk about a huge advantage, to be this freaking prepared!
Digging deep into customer service, Mrs. Smith is one of our favorite residents. Oddly enough, seems like every day we visit her location multiple times a day… go figure. I do believe
After inspired design work, the group completed flex work without hesitation. We decided to get creative with the runs… check out the photos. Over the next three weeks we will be troubleshooting and getting down to HVAC hands on basics, component swaps, more brazing, lots of PM’s, and that’s just to name a few hands-on stuff we will tackle.
The group excelled in the new system project, let’s take a look at the distribution boxes, flex progression, and registers — imagine cold air turning discomfort into comfort.
From wiring to the vacuum, to everything in between, all got their hands in the groove. Come to think of it, the BEST way to learn the life of an HVAC technician IS to learn by doing.
For those who experienced discoloration (cannot say the “m” word here) atop your air handler, improper plenum construction and implementation is most likely the cause. One of the many hands-on tasks at HVAC Technical Academy concentrates on is proper supply plenum construction and attachment.
With appreciation and recognition, giving TruTech Tools a HUGE thank you for supporting and partnering with 2nd Chance University. We are a nonprofit supporting justice-involved individuals, military veterans, and the disenfranchised as they enhance existing knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), gain new ones, and take meaningful steps toward long-term success.
Through an extensive six-week HVAC workshop (in cooperation with HVAC Technical Academy), we help individuals reenter society with confidence, purpose, and the tools they need to build a better future.